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Director of Human Resources

Caledon, ON (on-site)

Our client is a mid-sized manufacturer in rapid growth mode. Currently looking to add a Director / Head of Human Resources who can help lead them through the next phase of growth to multi-site national expansion. This is a ‘building’ role requiring a strong mix of strategic and tactical execution skill-set; someone who can partner with all business functions and be a key contributor of the Senior Leadership Team.

The Opportunity:

Lead and build all core areas of the HR function including and not limited to: organizational structure, values and culture, employee engagement, people management and development, succession planning, compensation and benefits, training, communication, and labour relations.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

· Advise leadership on optimal organizational structure to support a growth-based agenda over the next 1-3 years.

· Work collaboratively with all departments to understand talent and development needs

· Develop strategies and tools to help leaders effectively build and enhance a high-performance culture.

· Provide sound guidance and advice to fellow members of the senior executive team on HR related matters in accordance with applicable legislations, as well as internal polices, processes and procedures.

· Lead the development and implementation of best practice HR strategies to support all steps in the employee life cycle.

· Monitor workforce analytics and trends and provide thought leadership and insights on key HR metrics to improve business results.

· Proactively evaluate and measure the effectiveness of talent management systems/programs and scale the program as the company continues grow and evolve.

· Develop and implement solutions to assist the organization in overseeing areas including employee engagement and culture, recruitment, communication, career development and leadership skills, employee performance, objective development and performance management, and total compensation and benefits.

· Develop a strong multi-year HR agenda and ensure priorities align with organizational goals.

· Lead the social responsibility strategy and plans to create business value while promoting positive change.

· Manage the pace and method of implementing HR strategies such that they balance the needs/abilities of the existing culture and the availability of resources.

· Demonstrate a high emotional intelligence including strong empathy and self-awareness and the

· need to be highly visible and accessible as the head of HR.

· Be a strong change agent to effectively influence colleagues and lead the organization through the introduction of new culture and people related initiatives.

· Promote and foster a culture and environment that is inclusive, open, empowering, respectful, safe, and equitable, and coach others to behave and make decisions in line with our values.

· Build outstanding relationships with employees across all levels of the organization to have a pulse on the business and understand the state of employees’ engagement.

Ideal Qualifications and Competencies:

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.

· Professional designation in Human Resources (CHRP/CHRL/CHRE).

· Minimum 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience with demonstrated people management skills, including minimum of 3 years at the director level.

· Experience as the Head of HR or with responsibility for most HR functions.

· Previous work experience with large multinational Supply Chain / Consumer Goods / Manufacturing companies as well familiarity with small/mid-size (SME) entrepreneurial businesses would be ideal.

· Experience working in manufacturing environments.

· High emotional intelligence, strong problem solving and prioritization skills, ability to think strategically, and a track record of setting and achieving objectives.

· Possess strong leadership skills that will incite enthusiasm, create positive moral and drive results among direct reports and colleagues.

· Comfort being very hands-on as necessary, as well as the ability to delegate.